WOH, Tuesday November 5, 2024
Autumn Athletics by Mark Goodspeed, PE Teacher & Athletic Director
As the days grow shorter, and the tree leaves start to change color and then drop, the crispiness and bite of the winter air hits a little more often, and the rain falls almost every day. We look forward to being inside and hearing the sound of a basketball being dribbled on the floor and hearing the cheering for our teams as all sounds of Winter sports here at Hope. However, we cannot forget that it also marks the end of our Fall sports season. We had two teams competing this Fall season, Girls Volleyball and Co-Ed Cross country. Both teams made enormous strides throughout their season, working hard and improving over the course of their respective seasons.
Cross Country: Led by new coach Manuel Alba, the team was a group of mostly younger first-time runners this season. Eager to improve themselves, they often ran hard during their practices so that they could improve their placement in our league meets during the season. At our League Championship meet last week, the team placed 4th. The team was consistently paced by runners Henry (6th), Siena (5th), Bryson (8th), Edison (5th), and Eli (5th) during the season. I am excited to see this team grow together in the coming years and place even higher! Special congratulations to Siena for placing 4th for girls at the League Championship meet.
Volleyball: Led by veteran coaches Jen Rice and Sally Heit and newcomer Jessica Esses, the school saw a record number of girls turn out for the team this season, 21 in all! Split almost even down the middle between 7/8th grade and 5/6th grade, we were able to have 2 complete teams during the season.
First the 7/8th grade was a veteran group this year with many of the girls having played for the school for the past 3-4 years. Their experience showed as the team took 2nd in the Peace Lutheran Invitational and have done very well in their games throughout the season as they came together to be a true team, learning each other’s strengths and weaknesses and supporting each other during the course of the season. Led by 8th graders Eve and Kayla, along with 7th graders Issabella and newcomer Remy, the team placed 4th in the League’s Championship Tournament.
The 5/6th grade team was a mix of new players (some never having played volleyball ever) and returning players. It was a growing year for this young team. They competed hard and learned a lot of the essential building blocks of how to play volleyball during the season which will lay the groundwork for them to continue to grow even further next season! 
Congratulations Eagles on a great season! As their athletic director, I am super proud of all our athletes this season who represented Hope Lutheran so well! I look forward to it continuing into the upcoming season of Basketball which will start up in mid November. Go Eagles!
CALENDAR OF EVENTS
Tues, 11/5: PTH Auction Meeting; CANCELED
Th, 11/7: Picture re-takes; 9:30am-11:00am
Tues, 11/12: Middle School Open House – see info below
Sat 11/16 Family Movie Time: Matinee: 1:45pm – 3:45pm (movie geared for younger kids) and Evening: 6:45pm – 8:45pm RSVP by Nov 12ndth
Tues, 11/19: Elementary Open House – more info to come
Wed, 11/13-Fri, 11/22 Food Drive – boxes outside classrooms
Mon-Fri, 11/18-11/22: Book Fair; in the Commons
ADMISSIONS
Spread the Word About Hope
We need your help to grow our vibrant community! Applications for Fall 2025-26 are being accepted now. If you know families who would thrive at Hope, please share your experience and encourage them to explore all that we have to offer.
The Middle School Open House is coming up November 12th; 6:30pm.
We invite anyone interested in seeing the North campus and learning about middle school to RSVP! Visit our website for more information about the admissions process and open houses. Let’s work together to welcome new families into our Hope community! Thank you!
Looking further into November, Hope’s Elementary open house is November 19th at 6:30 PM. All classrooms will be open and teachers available for questions. We encourage families to share with others about this upcoming event so we can grow our Hope community! RSVP Here.
PIP Hours Available!
Admissions is needing help distributing Open house flyers in our West Seattle community. If you own a business and would be willing to post a flier we would be grateful. Targeting places like libraries, coffee shops, kid retail shops, athletic venues and other local West Seattle businesses would be awesome. Email Sally Heit at sheit@hopeseattle.org, to volunteer. Thank you!
SCHOOL NEWS
Hope Apparel Reorder – One week only! Orders Due Nov 12th!
Adult and Youth pullover hoodies and t-shirts are available to purchase for a limited time! Perfect for Christmas gifts! We are ONLY doing t-shirts and pullover hoodies at this time. ORDER HERE!
Photo Retake Day – Th, 11/7
Retakes are no charge for anyone that wants a retake. Hellriegel Fotos asks that you return the original photo package (you can keep the class photo) and they will photograph the student again and print up a new photo package.
If you did not order on the original day, you may go online and place an order the night before retake day (so we don’t miss photographing your student again). If they were absent, we should photograph them anyway for the yearbook and you can place an order online.
If you would like to look at your child’s original, uncropped, unretouched images in the password protected photo gallery and then order, please go to the link below. Please be aware that you will see photos of all students, so be respectful.
https://240729031251.proofingphotos.com/?r=aaf926
Password: HL2024
LEST Registration forms – please fill out online by November 15, 2024
Students in grades 5-8 are eligible to compete at our upcoming Lutheran Schools Elementary Tournament (LEST) February 13-15, 2025. Flyers are going home in the communication envelopes today
Glee Club – Wed. AM; 7:45am-8:15am
Students in Grades 5-8 are invited to join Hope’s award-winning Glee Club. Glee Club members will have the opportunity to perform in chapel, the Christmas Concert, Spring Concert and compete at LEST. Rehearsals will be held every Wednesday from 7:45 – 8:15am in Ms. Alba’s room at Hope North. Students should enter through the gym.
Attendance and Hope North Campus Info:
If your student will be absent or tardy for any reason, please email office@hopeseattle.org. The information will be checked by both campuses.
Hope main campus direct phone line: 206-935-8500
North campus direct phone line: 206-590-2545
IMPORTANT LINKS:
School Milk – Milk and Bible Link
SCHOOL EVENTS
East Coast Trip Greenery Fundraiser
It is that time of the year again! The East Coast Trip group will be selling Holiday Greenery as part of their fundraising efforts. They will be offering a variety of wreaths, garlands, and poinsettias. The order form has been sent home in the Tuesday envelopes. The QR code is now up and running for online orders. The orders must be placed by Wednesday, November 6th.
FREE Family Movie Day hosted by the PTH, Sat, 11/16 – We will have 2 showtimes: Matinee (1:45pm-3:45pm) and Evening (6:45pm-8:45pm) in the Commons. Just a reminder that this is not a drop- off event.The students have voted: MATINEE MOVIE IS: MOANA and EVENING MOVIE IS: DIARY OF A WIMPY KID.
Movies and concessions will be provided by your PTH. Just bring your family, camp chairs, blankets and pillows.
Please use link to RSVP by Nov. 12th FREE Family Movie Day 2024: Info-RSVP-Tickets-Donations
Book Fair, November 18-22; in the Commons
We are excited to announce that our school will be hosting a Scholastic Book Fair, which will take place from November 18-22, 2024 in the commons.
For students, it’s one of the most anticipated events of the school year—but we need volunteers to make it happen. We hope that you can offer your time and talents to help students experience Bookjoy firsthand! And every purchase at the Fair directly benefits our school.
So, it’s a win-win! Sign up here to volunteer.Book fair volunteer
Bible Study for Moms: Thursdays, 8:30-10:00- in the Youth Room. Everyone welcome. Stop by for coffee from 8:30-9:00. Contact Amy Kopecky at akopecky@hopeseattle.org.
CLUB 45 will meet once a month on Wednesdays from 6:30-8:00 pm including dinner. November 20 & December 4. Contact patramueller@hopeseattle.org.
Treats for Charities–
Did you get too much candy this year for Halloween? Student Council is collecting all uneaten and unopened Halloween candy to send to local charities, such as the White Center Food Bank and the Welcome Table. Candy may be brought to school Nov. 4-8 and placed in the bin outside the classroom. A prize will be awarded to the class that collects the most average weight of candy per student.
Food Drive:
Student Council is sponsoring a food drive to benefit the Hope Lutheran Church food pantry and the Welcome Table in White Center. The food drive will run from Wednesday, November 13-Friday, November 22. Below is a list of needed items. Please check expiration dates. We are not able to accept any expired food.
Any canned goods with pull top lids (veggies, fruit, meats, soups, ravioli, etc.)
pasta
rice
peanut butter
cereal – cold and individual instant oatmeal packets
granola bars
instant coffee
crackers
shelf stable milk
Parents and Teachers of Hope (PTH)
Tues, 11/5: PTH Auction Meeting; CANCELED
Next meeting is on Tues. Nov. 12th from 6:30pm – 7:30pm in the View Room. Come help us plan our auction and earn your PIP hours! (Auction will be on March 9, 2024) There are many opportunities to work from home as well. The Auction Committee meets on Tuesdays (unless otherwise posted).
Hope’s Giving Tree Happy November! We have a great opportunity to serve those in need in our community by providing gifts to those who could benefit during this Christmas season. We will partner up with our Hope Church for this event. An email will be sent out with more information and gift list. Classrooms will adopt a family, and each class will fill the requests for a family unit. Collection bins will be distributed to each class. Please bring UNWRAPPED GIFTS to your class collection bin by Tuesday, Dec 3rd or earlier
PTH 2024-2025 Volunteer Sign up List and Event Calendar
Your PTH has been busy planning events and need your help! Many hands make light work! Let’s work together to create and help make this year a fun one! Start planning your volunteer/ PIP hours early. Please use the link and review the upcoming events you would like to help with. Your PTH will contact you with more details. Thank you!
PTH 2024-2025 Volunteer Sign up List and Event Calendar (Dates and Times subject to change- please see WOH for details and updates)
ParentEd Talks:
Join us for the upcoming FREE ParentEd Talks — a dynamic series of parent education webinars featuring renowned parenting experts, these 12 virtual sessions will dive into essential topics such as building resilience, navigating screen time, fostering independence and youth mental health. Register for the entire series now, then join any live talk throughout the year. Plus, you’ll receive access to the event recordings to watch anytime, anywhere. To redeem your complimentary tickets ($120 value), sign up here and enter promo code HOPELUTSCH.
Next ParentEd Talk:
Level Up: Winning Strategies for Parents of Gamers
ParentEd Talk with Dr. Alok Kanojia, cofounder of Healthy Gamer and parenting coach
Thursday, Nov. 7, 2024
noon–1 p.m. PT
Live Q&A webinar streamed on Zoom
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES (PIP hours apply!)
Please see volunteer opportunities under PTH events also.
Book Fair – Nov 18-22
Opportunities to assist include:• Decorating • Setting up the Fair • Helping shoppers at the Fair • Checkout • Packing up the Fair • Earn PIP Hours
Use the signupgenius link to volunteer!
Lunch/Recess helpers still needed for middle school:
We are looking for volunteers to help out at the middle school lunch and recess. All days need covering, with the exception of Thursdays. We are looking for volunteers who can help out once or twice a week from 12:20-1:00pm.
JOB OPPORTUNITIES
Hiring Subs for Hope School 2024-2025 School Year
Hope is actively looking for substitute teachers to add to our school for the coming school year. Applicants should have experience teaching, coaching, and/or tutoring students.
Visit Hope’s website for more information and an application form, or call the school office at (206) 935-8500. Applicants should submit a resume and application to Hope School Principal at kokabayashi@HopeSeattle.org or via snail mail.
CHURCH NEWS
Join us for worship on Sundays at 8:30 for Traditional Worship and 10:30 for Contemporary Worship with Children’s Church and a staffed nursery. For more information on upcoming small groups and retreats at Hope Church Click here
Hope’s Giving Tree is starting soon! Every year Hope Church partners with local schools to provide gifts for families in our community. A tree will be in the Commons starting in November if you would like to buy gifts for a child. sign up here. Dates to wrap presents will also be available soon. If you would like to get involved, please contact Jen Rice.
Family Advent Wreath Making – Sun, Nov 24; 9:30-10:30am Your family is invited to make an Advent wreath and learn about the season of Advent on Sunday, November 24 at 9:30- 10:30 am in the Fellowship Hall. All wreath supplies and Advent devotion books provided. Please register in advance. Register here
The Journey Discipleship Pathway Series classes will be held on Wednesday nights during CONNECT, 7-8:30PM (with dinner provided at 6:30) to help equip you as you lead your children. Tonight’s theme is called “Inviting the Spirit to Lead”. For more information, please contact Jonathan Kopecky jkopecky@hopeseattle.org
